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Hey, buddy.

Hey, buddy.

That's not the way out, but I got a map.

Mynh kófa!

à to há sóg nĩ.

I'm so sorry.

Don't be mad at me.

Are you here to take me to see my grandpa?

No, sweetheart.

I already told you. Your grandfather's a dangerous man.

He's done a lot of evil things.

You gotta stay hidden at the school here.

I don't wanna stay here.

-I wanna see-- -Easy!

Calm down.

I'm so sad, Grandma.

You are strong.

You're a kamé.

When darkness surrounds you,

look for the light inside you.

It'll show you the way to the best path.

The firefly brought you here, didn't it?

Then you belong here now, Luz.

Listen.

You must trust your teacher and your classmates as well.

You can trust them.

Do you understand?

Luz?

-Luz? -[Joca] Luz?

-Luz? -[Joca] Luz!

Luz. Wake up, Luz!

-Are you okay? -She was saying something real strange.

It sounded funny.

Just 'cause you don't understand doesn't make it funny.

Good morning! Good morning!

Look at this energy! Everyone's up. Let's get dressed and go eat.

Go on, move.

Everyone, mind your own business. That's it.

Hi. Did ya sleep at all?

So, I'm gonna go to the principal's office to enroll you,

which is good 'cause it'll buy us time to handle… your query.

Okay?

But first, let me explain our daily routine, all right?

As you can tell, we get up early.

Actually, not everyone.

Because look, there's Nic, who's the quietest but also…

…sleeps the most.

Then we go have breakfast in the cafeteria.

Chef Rui runs the kitchen.

I'm only gonna serve kids who are sitting down!

And every day, Otavio eats from a special menu his mom insists on making,

but she doesn't cook as good as Chef Rui, so you can imagine how that goes.

Oh, and Adri always has something to complain about.

Are you serious?

I'm an athlete. I need more than one egg!

Then we have class.

I teach biology and science, but there's also math and finance…

Everyone good?

Languages…

Tough, through, though, and thought.

And art.

They're polka dots. Just so you know. Careful with your hair.

There.

Usually, the class starts with Sabina…

Have you graded our papers?

Sir, I finished the assignment.

Miss Helô, I'm done already.

-She has the best grades. -Wow!

Then lunchtime.

I'm only gonna serve kids who are sitting down!

Which is a lot like breakfast.

Where are my sweet potatoes?

I'm an athlete. I need fiber!

And in the afternoon, more classes.

Then everyone takes a shower, then it's dinner, which is like breakfast,

so like lunch as well.

Everyone goes to bed and then… start over.

Is that very different from your life before?

I mean, we also have classes, but… they're different, you know?

We do other things.

I do basket weaving, play with toys.

I… I run! I go to the river!

And then, I clean up my mess and my house as well.

Who cleans around here?

Oh, the school hires people.

Hmm. And family?

What about it?

When do students see their families?

Oh, so usually, on the weekend,

parents can come here, or kids can go home with them.

It doesn't always happen.

Yeah, but that's a lot of information for such a little head to take in.

You'll catch up as you go.

Okay. Wait, is it a big school?

The school has eight students per class.

We had seven because one girl moved real far away to Switzerland,

and then you appeared, so ta-da!

-Perfect timing. -

Can we go now?

I wanna get there before all of the eggs are gone.

Joca! Come on, buddy.

Hey, Luz, don't listen to anything this guy says, okay?

I'm kidding.

Take this young lady to have breakfast while I go talk to the principal.

But one second. Lia!

-Oh! -[Marcos]Come here, please.

Could you help Luz choose some clothes?

-Mm-hmm. -Okay. Thanks a lot.

Hang on.

Fantastic. Joaquim, look here.

Behave.

Nothing yet, Mr. Carlos.

It seems Fausto did a very good job burying every lead.

Of course it's the right hospital. It's the only one.

Number 11.

Okay. I'm next in line. I'll call later.

Uh…

Good morning.

-Morning. -How can I help you today?

--Your smile has helped already.

Uh, it's kinda complicated.

It's a family thing.

My only sister, well, she… gave birth at this hospital

around about nine years ago, and…

Well, we weren't on good terms back then.

I wanted to… make up with her, meet my niece.

Make things right, you know?

I, uh, know how it feels, too, 'cause I've been through a similar thing.

You see, her last known whereabouts were here at this clinic

when she… had the child.

Do you think you could maybe show me her file for an address?

-Or anything will do. -Have you tried the Internet, sir?

Uh, I'm no good at that stuff, and there's something else.

During that time,

she was having trouble with her ex-husband.

She'd use fake names.

She's called Gloria,

but I know that, back at that time, she used Isa.

Isa?

Well, the fact is… that makes it harder.

I'm sorry, but even if I had her full name, date of birth,

and could give you her file,

nine years ago, this was a very different place.

The majority of the files back then were handwritten, you know?

If that's the only problem, I don't mind looking through the files.

But there was a fire, sir.

And all the records from back then, well, they were lost.

I'm so sorry, but I wish you good luck.

Uh, number 12.

Yeah.

-Thanks for your help. -Pleasure.

-Good morning, Fernanda! -Morning.

Actually, great morning.

Okay. I want you to call Andrei so I can tell him about our new student.

-Wonderful. I'll call him now. -Mm-hmm.

-What the… -

What in the world…

And now, my morning's become awful.

-Good morning, Kelly. -Have you seen this uniform here?

Has World War III started?

That was a minor incident that's been dealt with.

Well, it doesn't look dealt with, so…

I have an enormous respect for Prex.

I enrolled my son here.

I became president of the Parent-Teacher Association.

I moved down the road to make things easier for everyone.

Oh yeah! So helpful.

I get to see my son all the time, oversee his diet, and do his laundry!

I know everything that goes on here.

And lately, what I've been seeing, honestly,

is far from ideal.

Look. Kelly, I really appreciate your… zeal.

Zeal. Okay.

As the person with the most authority at this school,

I assure you I'll look into it.

Wonderful!

So I've already written the email. I'll send it now so you're up to speed.

You must be Mr. Marcos' famous little cousin, am I right?

The new fourth grader, huh?

Uh, yeah, but I dunno if it's official yet.

How did you know that, Chef Rui?

Well, not just me. The whole school does.

When I'm even more famous, I'll hire Adri. She'll handle my socials.

Anyway, a very warm welcome, sweetheart. Make yourself at home.

So today, there's three types of bread.

There's goat cheese, of course, fresh ham, eggs, and seasonal fruits.

I hope you like it.

Or I could prepare something else if you like?

I dunno. What's the menu like in your community?

Uh… Oh, I like fruit.

Fruit. Okay. That's wonderful.

Later, let's have a talk

so I can learn more about what the food is like where you came from

because I love to try new recipes.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I gotta finish Otávio's breakfast.

His mom just brought it in. Right, my friend? Excuse me.

-Sit here. -Okay.

Did you have a bad dream last night? Because you sounded real scared.

I'm not scared of anything because I'm kamé.

Look, if I knew what you were saying, then I'd believe you.

Yeah. You really don't know much, do you?

I'm gonna get more fruit.

Don't worry, Luz.

Earlier this week, I dreamt that this giant dog

was running on a hamster wheel and walking me on a leash.

Otávio Costa, from the fourth grade,

please come to the principal's office immediately.

Why do these things only happen to me?

CÉU AZUL MEDICAL CLINIC

Hey there.

I'm so glad you're still here.

Tereza, from the…

Ah! Hello. I'd forgotten your name.

You're really looking for your sister?

You're not lying?

Have you remembered something?

Next time, you will report the fight

to the principal immediately, Otávio, instead of getting involved.

Understand?

Mama's little angel, right?

-Mom, I didn't mean it. -I know.

Joca didn't wanna tell about Luz.

"Loose"?

Isabela, is something loose in the school?

Hmm? What was that, Kelly?

I said, "Luz." She's the cousin of Mr. Marcos.

He said she's the new fourth grade student.

Mr. Marcos's…

What are you talking about?

She's in the cafeteria. Nobody told you about it?

Excuse me, Isabela.

Mr. Marcos is waiting outside.

Wonderful.

Well, everything seems to be settled here.

Now, if you'll excuse me,

as you can see, I have more important issues to address.

I'll walk you out.

And don't worry. You don't have to wash the dishes afterwards.

Adri.

-You're not laughing at my joke. -

So now, I'm more of a gossip than Adri.

Turns out, Isabela didn't know about Luz, and Mr. Marcos is in real trouble.

Is it my fault he's in trouble?

Principal Isabela was so mad because she was the last person…

What's your plan?

I'm gonna help Mr. Marcos.

But do you even know where you're going?

I don't have my map, but do you know the way?

-She's so brave, isn't she? -Yeah.

I wish I was like her.

Come on, guys. She's just lazy.

Time to go. Let's go to class. Time for class, everyone.

Come on.

You're saying you brought your cousin into the school, and she spent the night

without saying anything?

For God's sake, Marcos! What is going on with you?

Uh, nothing is going on.

It's just that we…

we got back late, and the community is real far away,

and her grandma said--

-Uh, did I say "grandma"? -You did.

-I didn't mean that. -What?

She's an orphan, so she doesn't have parents

or, um, a grandma.

Actually…

…I have an excellent reason for bringing Luz here.

Great! Now, actually explain.

She has nowhere to go.

Also, turns out I'm the only one who can take care of her right now, so, um,

I thought that I'd enroll her here under a scholarship,

seeing as she's nine, in the fourth grade, and we've been looking--

Not another word.

Do you know how many families would pay to take that place?

Our school is expensive, Marcos, and there are rules to follow!

There's a process, planning!

-She just cuts the line? -No.

Didn't think so!

No, that girl grew up with an Indigenous community.

Just imagine what a great marketing opportunity--

Please, Marcos.

There's no point in arguing. I've made the decision.

I've already picked the new fourth grader.

Now, all I gotta do is call Andrei. Understood?

This discussion is done.

Please, just think it through.

And… and… and maybe consider Luz to be, uh…

our affirmative-action student.

Imagine a world where you

prove to the head office in Switzerland

that Luz is an excellent student.

The teaching methodology at PREX

works on absolutely anyone,

and it doesn't matter what their education or their background was.

Now that is priceless.

--Excuse me.

Isabela, sorry to barge in like this, but…

Joca! That boy's impossible! I dunno what else to do.

He's outside with that girl. She won't leave until she sees you.

-This school is a mess. -See, Marcos?

Don't yell at Mr. Marcos.

If the problem is me, then I'll leave.

Good morning, my wonderful students. How are we today?

Good morning, Mr. Gael!

Good morning!

Mr. Gael, I've already finished the assignment.

Very good, Sabina,

but we'll move on to that later.

First, I have a couple of questions, and I think you guys can help.

Mr. Marcos has been real secretive lately.

-Yeah. -[Adri] Mm-hmm.

Have you heard anything about… his cousin?

That girl.

She won't last one week here.

She's not really qualified to be here.

She's really clever, okay?

You think she knows any Indigenous dances?

'Cause we could go viral with that!

Mr. Gael, I've written down loads about her in here.

Oh.

I knew you wouldn't disappoint me.

So can I read it?

Uh, Mr. Gael? Shouldn't we get started, you know?

My mom will notice if I haven't written any notes.

And she might get on your case too.

Uh… Okay.

Okay, okay then. We'll return to this later, all right?

Now, who's gonna volunteer first

to present their economics assignment to everyone?

I can volunteer!

The classes here are extremely demanding.

Do you think she'd be able to keep up with them?

Ve há ti nĩ.

Was that a yes or a no?

It's a yes. Uh, of course it's a yes.

The community school's curriculum was very demanding.

She wouldn't be able to keep up.

Sh.

That tone won't help you, young lady.

Luz, uh,

why don't you go ahead

and tell Principal Isabela more about the classes in the community.

You gotta help me out here, okay?

So I'm also in fourth grade.

We do the same subjects as other schools, plus some of our own,

like the Kaingang language.

-My… -[Marcos] Amazing.

That's very good.

We teach our own classes here as well, such as finance and languages.

You've put me in a tight spot, Mr. Marcos.

You shouldn't have.

Okay, you two, I've made my decision.

And the answer is no.

I've already chosen another student.

I'm sorry, but I can't help you, Luz.

You'll have to find a new place for her.

But Isabela, how will I… look after her and teach at the same time?

Look, that's really not my problem.

I want her out of the school by the end of the day.

I don't want to think about the rumors.

-Hey, what's up? -

You won't believe this!

Mr. Marcos is Indigenous,

and he brought his cousin to school so she can climb trees in class!

-For real? -Yeah!

Guess what! Mr. Marcos has brought in Indigenous people,

and the greenhouse might get used as a vegetable garden!

Guys, Mr. Marcos has sold the school to the Indigenous!

You tried, Professor, but I gotta go now.

Plus, I really don't like that woman.

She's too jene ki é.

I'm sorry, Luz.

But I…

I can't let you leave on your own.

I know how strong you are, but you're also still a child.

I will find a way to fix this. I'll find someone to take care of you.

-Hány, hány. -I don't want that.

Grown-ups just make a mess.

They don't let you do anything on your own, and they lie to you.

--I just wanna go to Céu Azul.

--What did you say?

Luz, you know that you can trust me.

Who's this person that you wanna meet?

Luz!

We've already heard.

Yeah. Adri told everyone.

So what are you gonna do?

Uh, sure.

Uh, I actually do have an idea. Yeah. Yeah.

I just need to prepare some things first.

So, guys, would you look after Luz during lunch?

And then, after my classes, I'm gonna fix this.

Sound good? And, Luz…

I'm gonna help you out. All right? I promise.

Don't worry about a thing.

And, you guys, uh…

I'll see you later. Bye.

He has no idea what to do.

Look, it'll be up to me.

You can trust Joca to come up with a good plan.

It takes some time, but I always do.

You're saying there was no fire that destroyed the records?

That's what they said to cover up what they'd been doing.

Look, sir, I'm… I'm telling you this.

My intuition's never wrong.

And I can see in your eyes…

I can trust you. Right, sir?

Of course!

-I… just wanna find my sister. -Okay.

Nine years ago,

the hospital was… totally different.

It had less money.

It was completely corrupt.

There was a group of employees that would do everything.

They'd divert funds, forge documents, throw files away,

and the computer was always broken.

It took a while to put things into the system.

Ah, but all you had to do was offer them money on the down-low,

and they'd do anything you asked.

Nurse Laura ran the whole scheme.

There was one time when I saw them pick up a bunch of records

and take them away.

Then management invented this story of a fire having destroyed half the files.

-Awful. -W… wait a minute.

So what you're saying

is that one of those employees might have what I'm looking for?

Oh, no way.

I mean, one's dead now, and Laura was arrested, thank the Lord.

The new management changed it all, so…

-Well, thank God for that. -Yeah.

It doesn't help me at all though.

No. This is how I know my faith and intuition don't fail.

Because months after they stole all those records,

I found a binder with all these files they left behind,

so I kept them all.

-The files… for the patients that… -Yes!

From the time frame you asked me for.

I guess I kept them because it felt like a telenovela.

But I guess also because

they could serve as protection from something.

Do you have the files here?

I think you'll like this.

This here, well, it matches the name and date that you asked for.

You're a lifesaver. You know that, right?

Yeah, a little girl here at school.

The same age. And they were so alike.

It was almost like we were talking to each other.

If it was possible.

Isabela, Isabela!

The inspectors are here! Get off your cell!

Uh, I'm sorry. I gotta go.

-The inspectors are waiting. -What inspectors?

The inspectors arrived unannounced!

-They what? -They wanna start the inspection.

Uh…

I know Andrei said that they might come at any moment.

-I didn't think it would be now! -They're here.

What do we do?

I've got it! Send everyone to the cafeteria, okay?

-Auditorium. -Yes, of course.

-The auditorium. -I'm on it.

Fernanda. Send them in, okay?

Okay.

Oh, look! They're here.

--Come on through. Welcome.

Welcome. Bienvenue.

Pleasure, Isabela. I'm Camila. This is Mathias.

Hi.

We may work for the Swiss office, but we're Brazilian too.

I'm from Bahia. He's from Minas Gerais.

The company likes to have local employees in their branches.

Yeah, I actually spent a bit of time in Switzerland at the…

Last year. Of course.

Yes. We know all there is to know about you.

And about Prex, as well.

That's wonderful.

Uh, things have been going so well,

uh, I forgot that, uh, that we were due for an inspection.

But it's great that you're here.

You're very welcome here.

You're a lifesaver.

Last time, I had to go up and down so much, I got dizzy.

I should be the one thanking you

for that conversation we had in the cafeteria.

Because of that talk,

I've decided to do something for once.

So I'm gonna take care of an orphan cousin I have.

She's Indigenous. Her name is Luz.

Indigenous cousin?

You never told me that.

Yeah, I… never said anything.

Uh, she and I weren't very close because she was raised by the Kaingang

and… and, uh, now,

well, she can't stay there anymore,

so I'm the only person who can take care of her.

I'm really proud of you.

I really am.

She must be really special.

She is. She is really special.

The problem is, I've gotta find a place for her to stay

'cause she can't live at the school.

Didn't work out.

Well, tell me if you need anything.

I can help you out, you know?

-Okay. -When can I meet this little--

Always in the right place.

-Phone's ringing. -No. Yeah, it's, uh, ringing.

-Wait, is that mine… -I don't have mine, so…

Oh, it must be mine.

Oh no.

Look, I gotta get back to school. There's a thing.

-I gotta get there. -Okay.

-Are you good here? -Sure.

Be careful, yeah?

-Yeah. -Seriously.

Thanks. Th… thanks!

-Guys, would you just behave, please? -Yo, Marcos!

-Where have you been? -Isabela's been unbearable.

-Come on, guys. Stop! -Control your students.

Helô, what's with this inspection?

They appeared out of nowhere, and now all the students are together,

and we need to put on a show, which, obviously, won't be perfect.

-Complete disaster. -

Told you I'd think of something.

This chaos is what's gonna keep you in school, Luz.

This is where you belong.

You know you can trust us. I mean it.

Then you belong here now, Luz.

Listen.

You must trust your teacher and your classmates as well.

You can trust them.

Did you hear my plan?

Do you trust me?